I have a kindle paperwhite, books are now purchased instantly and almost 30 to 50% off on most books! I can carry those books wherever i go. Read them on kindle, phone, tablet, computer etc. Books never become old or tear apart no matter how many times they are read or how many people. Life long. Less environmental pollution. You dont need a kindle to read those books, but kindle is gentle on the eyes compared to books. I can underline, mark up the pages and even get the meaning of a word by just touching it